Wine and chocolate at area wineries throughout February

The Brandywine Valley Wine Trail (BVWT) has developed a number of annual events that are well on their way to becoming local traditions. This year, the BVWT has added another attractive event to its annual calendar. It’s called “Wine and Chocolate Month” and is running now through the end of February.

The BVWT is inviting patrons to bring their sweethearts and celebrate with the wineries as they present delicious wine and chocolate tastings and other romantic events throughout February.

At the Chaddsford Winery (632 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford, 610-388-6221, www.chaddsford.com), there will be a special “Wine & Chocolate Samplings” on February 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23 and 24. Guests will receive a heart-shaped box filled with enough chocolate treats to share with someone special. The Chocolate Sampling is designed to be enjoyed at the winery’s tasting bar and participants will be provided a written guide on pairing and information on the chocolates.

Twin Brook Winery (5697 Strasburg Road, Gap, 717-442-4915, www.twinbrookwinery.com) will have cheeses and chocolates available for purchase and will be featuring two newer releases, the 2011 Octorara Red, which is a sweet, full-bodied Burgundy style wine along with Blossom Blush, which is a much lighter wine.

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Kreutz Creek Vineyards (553 S. Guernsey Road, West Grove, 610-869-4412, www.kreutzcreekvineyards.com) will have special tastings along with a “Ruby K Chocolate Fondue” on February 9, 10, 16 and 17. On February 9 and 16, there will be live harp music from 2-5 p.m.

Paradocx Vineyard (1833 Flint Hill Rd., Landenberg, 610-255-5684, www.paradocx.com) will have its traditional wine tastings with six wines. Visitors will be able to enjoy Paradocx’ Leverage wine with a Neuchatel chocolate heart and TWine with an exclusive Neuchatel TWine truffle. On Valentine’s Weekend (February 15-17) there will be very special wine and chocolate truffle tastings, coupled with a tour of the winery.

Black Walnut Winery (3000 Lincoln Highway, Sadsburyville, 610-857-5566, www.blackwalnutwinery.com) will offer five of its wines paired with gourmet chocolates from Phoenixville’s Bridge Street Chocolates. Wine and chocolate pairing appointments are available on February 9, 10, 16 and 17.